Widowed clan chief Connor MacCallen prays fervently for a loving wife and children, as well as peace for his clan. As blessed as they are with abundant crops and cattle, they are threatened by the generations’ old feud with the Randalls. Connor must find a way to stop the feud from turning into war.
Ostracized at the age of nine as the daughter of a drunkard and thief, Onnleigh has lived a … Onnleigh has lived a lonely existence. With no friends and no hope of having a family of her own, she has resigned herself to a bleak future. Until one day when one of her clansmen starts to visit. She learns too late that he is neither a man of honor nor integrity, nor one who should be trusted.
Connor doesn’t put any faith in wishing wells, fairies or ghosts. But to appease his grandminny, he makes a very special wish: for a loving wife, children, and peace for the MacCallens.
When Onnleigh overhears Connor’s wish, she makes the most difficult decision of her life. As poor as a church mouse and uneducated, she can’t give him peace. But there is one thing she can give him.
Will Connor be able to stop the violence before it destroys all that he values? Will he find someone to love again? And will Onnleigh ever find a place to call home?
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This is a wonderfully written story that totally tugged at my heart. I found it emotional and heartbreaking in parts. Onnleigh has led a lonely existence just because she is the daughter of a drunkard and a thief. Connor MacCallen is chief of his clan and after losing his wife and babe years ago wishes for a wife, child and peace for his clan at the wishing well with his grandminny. Onnleigh overhears his wish and makes the most difficult decision of her life. This decision ends up bringing the two of them together however all does not go as wonderfully as we would want. Unfortunately there are always cruel and selfish people in the mix and there are are some fairly heartbreaking scenes in the story. I fell in love with both Onnleigh and Connor right from the moment I met each of them. They are both honorable and inspiring and I wanted the best for each of them. My heart went out to Onnleigh and I just wanted to take her my arms and protect her from all the cruelty she had to endure. Suzan Tisdale obviously did a wonderful job in evoking emotions with her writing because I certainly went through plenty of them reading this one! This is definitely a book well worth reading. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series…I just hope we won’t have to wait too long for it’s release!
I read the short story but this one has so much more in it.
The story has it all, suspense, betrayal, fights, and love. Don’t miss this start to a new series!!
5 out of 5 stars
This story truly brings out all the feels . Onnleigh is an outcast all because of her father , the daughter of a thief and a drunk . She has been living alone with out friends . Until the day a man cam to charm her but he was not noble all he wanted was a cad . She didn’t know what to do until the day she over hears the wish that Connor’s wish at the wishing well with his grandma . She does something that will ever changer their lives forever . But like all great love stories there are those that will do every thing to keep them apart . Will Conner and Onnleigh get their happily ever after
I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this story , Onnleigh is such a sweet woman . She has been through so much in her young life . You really want to wrap her up in a blanket and hug her, telling her that everything will be ok . She is sweet and kind and a little bit naïve in ways of men and what a family is suppose to be like . As you read into the story with the help of others in the clan you see her grow a back bone and start to blossom under both Conner’s love and the love of his family. Conner is a sweet man who has had a lot of hurt in his life . He his chieftain of his clan and wants peace . He is strong and oh so sexy but he does have a heart of gold . He brings out naughty thoughts . Trust me when you meet him you will swoon. I love these two characters together . He pulls the best out of Onnleigh and she brings out his soft and protective side .
I sat down and started reading this book I was instantly hooked . You are transported back in time to the highlands of Scotland , where men are kilted and real men . Women are strong and don’t let anyone push them around . This is a sweet story that does have some violence but I will say you will be screaming at your kindle towards the end . I also cried ugly tears and giggled my way through this book . The authors way of writing will suck you in and keep you reading until the book is done . Some may call this a clean read but it doesn’t take away from the love that you can feel coming off the pages for Conner and Onnleigh . Can’t wait to read book 2 in the series . So if you want a sweet read add this one to your winter book challenge . You will not be disappointed in the least
This is my first book from Suzan Tisdale. I own quite a few but they have lingered on my TBR pile…NO MORE! I fell in love with Connor and Onnleigh. Onnleigh is the daughter of the clan’s drunk and thief. She lost her mother at the tender age of 5 and by the age of 9 she has been ignored, neglected and sorely abused. That is so heartbreaking! She keeps to herself and stays away from a the people of her clan. After another brutal betrayal she finds herself with child and soon her father dies. Alone and so very scared she makes a decision that will affect many lives.
Connor still mourning the death of his wife and newborn son (4 months before) takes his grandmother to a wishing well. There he wishes for a wife, children and peace for his clan. With all the evils within his clan and outside his walls, Conor finds just what he wished for. Now he has to fight for his life and those he loves to make sure those wishes stay true! Heartwarming tale about looking within to find the love in others…Oh and a few very nasty villains! A very fast read. One I couldn’t put down!! Cannot wait for book 2!!
Loved It!
This is a very interesting story! I loved the development of the relationship between Connor and Onnleigh. You should give this book a try.
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A wonderful story woven with strong emotions around two people who needed each other desperately. One growing up with a terrible father and being taken advantage of and another loosing his wife and newborn child.
One wish can change lives and that is what happens when the hero goes to the wishing well and asks for a loving wife, children and peace.
The heroine overhears him and thinks to help in one way she knows. Does fate bring these two scarred souls together?
Susan has written a story of the heart that will make you cry and laugh and fall in love with the characters, but despise the villans!! I highly recomment!
Although I’d been familiar with the name for quite some time, this is the first book written by Suzan Tisdale I’ve read, and just WOW. Her characters of Connor and Onnleigh are both loving, giving, and honorable individuals. Connor was the relative new chieftain of the clan and Onnleigh was the daughter of a drunkard and thief. Because of Ms. Tisdale’s talents, each brought out the best in each other. That is until other selfish, bigoted, and cold-hearted individuals got involved. So many emotions were invoked on this rollercoaster and, if I’m honest, tears as well. But the ending had my heart soaring. I’ll definitely be reading more of her work.
As soon as I read the kind of life Onnleigh has had so far, I wanted to hug her and adopt her and give her everything she never had growing up!! All because of her horrible father:( I loved this story, it really had my emotions at an all time high and I literally could not put the book down until I had finished it. Suzan Tisdale sure knows how to write them!!
Connor is so perfect for Onnleigh and I love how they get to know each other before declaring their love. I also love how he gives her the confidence to show the world who she really is, a lovely, bright and loving woman who is nothing at all like her father. This story includes a beautiful baby girl, a villain like no other, some twists and turns, as well as pure all encompassing love.
Now I can’t wait to read Margaret and Aiden’s story…..
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